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Rachel Chinouriri Announces Second Album 'I think I spoke too soon,' Due October 16
British singer-songwriter Rachel Chinouriri has announced her second album 'I think I spoke too soon' for October 16, 2026, alongside lead single 'One song away from crying.'
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Coco & Clair Clair Break Two-Year Silence With New Single "Coldplay"
Atlanta duo Coco & Clair Clair return with new single "Coldplay," released July 29, 2026 — their first new music since 2024's Girl.
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The National Announce First Show Since 2024, Playing San Sebastián in October
The National will play their first live show since 2024 as part of Spain's AB100 festival, appearing at Kursaal Donostia in San Sebastián on October 18, alongside Kevin Morby, Ben Howard, Jon Hopkins and others.
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Mercury Prize 2026 Shortlist: Paul McCartney Gets First-Ever Nod, Gorillaz Snub Sparks Backlash
The 2026 Mercury Prize shortlist includes Paul McCartney's first-ever nomination alongside Florence + The Machine, RAYE and Nia Archives — while Gorillaz's absence has fans questioning the judging criteria. Winner announced October 22 in Newcastle.
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2026 Busan International Rock Festival Set for Oct 2–4, With Shuttle Packages for Foreign Visitors via k.ride
The 2026 Busan International Rock Festival runs October 2–4 at Samnak Ecological Park, with organizers offering foreign visitors shuttle bus and ticket packages exclusively through the k.ride app.
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Jared Leto Denies All Misconduct Allegations Made in New BBC Documentary
Jared Leto issued a statement on July 30, 2026 denying sexual misconduct allegations from ten women featured in the BBC documentary "Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret."
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Grammys CEO Responds to BTS Skipping New Asian Pop Category
Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. says he respects BTS's decision not to submit their new album for the Grammys' newly created Best Asian Pop category, insisting the category was created to expand recognition, not divide it.
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Kavinsky Dies at 50: Second Collaboration with The Weeknd Never Materialized
French electronic producer Kavinsky, best known for 'Nightcall,' has died at 50. He had told NME in 2022 that a second collaboration with The Weeknd was 'coming soon' — it never came out.
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Pu Poo Platter Set Japan Debut at Tokyo's Shindaita FEVER in August, With maya ongaku
Shanghai-based jazz-funk group Pu Poo Platter will play their first-ever Japan show on August 3, 2026, at Tokyo's Shindaita FEVER, joined by Japanese indie act maya ongaku.
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